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“name and shame” counterfeit gear.

But the road ahead is long.
Until certified motorcycle gear
becomes both affordable and
enforceable, the black market for
illegal products will continue to
thrive—and riders will continue to pay
the price with their lives.

C o n c l u s i o n : R i s k
Doesn't Take a Holiday

Every time a South African rider hits
the road with a counterfeit helmet or
substandard jacket, they're making a
bet against fate—a bet with far worse
odds than they might realize. The
systemic forces that allow these
products to proliferate may seem
insurmountable. But change starts
with awareness. And awareness leads
to action.
Because in the end, it's not just about
helmets, jackets, or gloves—it's about
valuing human life. And that should
never be up for sale. LHR